HI HB2133

Establishes a multi-year invasive species grant pilot program within the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to property owners for removal of invasive species from their land.

Sets grant terms including: maximum grant amount per applicant (amount not specified in draft), grants only for costs incurred after application submission, funds limited to eradication on applicant-owned property in Hawaii, and compliance with all federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

Requires grantees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of Hawaii, provide requested insurance, maintain records for departmental monitoring, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and county statutes and ordinances.

Appropriates unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the grant pilot program; notes appropriation will exceed state general fund expenditure ceiling.

Takes effect July 1, 3000 (note: effective date appears to be a clerical error in the bill draft).